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Truth Versus Justice: A Simulation of Truth Commissions |
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One of the most pressing and interesting questions that arises in courses in human rights, peace studies, international relations, and political science courses is the truth versus justice debate. To what extent should a society emerging from conflict demand that those responsible for human rights abuses and other forms of violence be prosecuted in a court of law or otherwise held accountable? Does the punishment approach serve to publicize truth and promote justice, or does it encourage the hiding of truth and ultimately diminish justice? As an alternative to prosecution, should societies emerging from violent conflict establish commissions that encourage truth telling, through offering amnesty to perpetrators who tell the truth and confess their guilt? Under what conditions and to what extent do such truth commissions address the concerns of victims and promote the need for social healing? Excellent teaching material exists describing the record of truth commissions in various aprts of the world. However, after reading this material, students have a hard time exploring the dimensions of the amnesty issue and appreciating its relationship to reconciliation. This active learning module has been devised to address these teaching concerns. |
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Name: International Studies Association URL: http://www.isanet.org
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| Mertus, Julie. "Truth Versus Justice: A Simulation of Truth Commissions" Paper presented at the annual meeting of the International Studies Association, Le Centre Sheraton Hotel, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Mar 17, 2004 <Not Available>. 2009-05-26 <http://www.allacademic.com/meta/p72633_index.html> |
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| Mertus, J. , 2004-03-17 "Truth Versus Justice: A Simulation of Truth Commissions" Paper presented at the annual meeting of the International Studies Association, Le Centre Sheraton Hotel, Montreal, Quebec, Canada Online <.PDF>. 2009-05-26 from http://www.allacademic.com/meta/p72633_index.html |
Publication Type: Conference Paper/Unpublished Manuscript Review Method: Peer Reviewed Abstract: One of the most pressing and interesting questions that arises in courses in human rights, peace studies, international relations, and political science courses is the truth versus justice debate. To what extent should a society emerging from conflict demand that those responsible for human rights abuses and other forms of violence be prosecuted in a court of law or otherwise held accountable? Does the punishment approach serve to publicize truth and promote justice, or does it encourage the hiding of truth and ultimately diminish justice? As an alternative to prosecution, should societies emerging from violent conflict establish commissions that encourage truth telling, through offering amnesty to perpetrators who tell the truth and confess their guilt? Under what conditions and to what extent do such truth commissions address the concerns of victims and promote the need for social healing? Excellent teaching material exists describing the record of truth commissions in various aprts of the world. However, after reading this material, students have a hard time exploring the dimensions of the amnesty issue and appreciating its relationship to reconciliation. This active learning module has been devised to address these teaching concerns. |
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| Teaching Module Two: Truth Commissions By Julie Mertus About this Module One of the most pressing and interesting questions that arises in courses in human rights peace studies ethics international relations and political science courses is the "truth versus justice" debate. To what extent should a society emerging from conflict demand that those responsible for human rights abuses and other forms of violence be prosecuted in a court of law or otherwise held accountable? Does the punishment approach serve |
| solicit further comments. Step 6: Debriefing Time:15-20 minutes The class should fall out of their roles and the instructor should begin a discussion of the exercise. Consider: " Was it easy to come up with rules for a truth commission? " What were the sticking points? " Whose interests are most represented by the commission? " How do victims feel about the offer of amnesty? Perpetrators? " Does the truth commission address all forms of violence in the community? |
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